Mike and Kathy Have Been Dating for a While but After

question 116

Multiple Choice

Mike and Kathy have been dating for a while but after a big fight,Kathy breaks off the relationship.Mike tries to call but Kathy won't take his calls.Finally Mike decides to teach her a lesson and sues her for breaking his heart asking for damages.Assume that there is no recognized cause of action for breaking of one's heart.

• A) Because there is no cause of action available, Kathy can ignore the complaint and summons and suffer no consequences.
• B) If Kathy doesn't answer the complaint, she will nevertheless win when the judge reads the complaint and dismisses it.
• C) Kathy should answer the complaint and file a motion for a judgment on the pleadings, which she will win.
• D) Kathy should answer the complaint and file a motion for a summary judgment, which she will win.
• E) Kathy should answer the complaint and file a motion for a j.n.o.v., which she will win.